1. Context

The design phase is identified as crucial in the creation cycle of a product or service, since it is at this stage that the choices (materials, shape, production process, recyclability, packaging, etc.) that will have a greater or lesser impact on the environment are determined.

Eco-design therefore appears to be an approach offering maximum potential for influencing the environmental impacts generated by the design of products, services or production processes.

That's why more and more companies are choosing to implement eco-design approaches, in order to develop products, services and processes that are more respectful of the environment.

Eco-designed products are made to have a reduced environmental impact. They are to be distinguished from other product families that contribute to reducing environmental impact...